Eastside Fire and Rescue will begin the annual burning moratorium June 15. Moratorium guidelines affect everyone living within the boundaries of the fire service.

A no-fee cooking and recreational burning permit is required and not subject to moratorium. Visit www.eastsidefire-rescue.org for a permit.

Cooking and recreational fires burning wood shall use only dry seasoned wood. Propane, natural gas and charcoal fires do not require a burn permit.

Cooking and recreational fires shall not be larger than 3-feet in diameter and 2-feet in height. A recreational fire is the same as a cooking fire, but without the food.

Fires (with or without food) must be contained in a barbecue pit, fire ring or other approved appliances such as manufactured portable fireplace units available at retailers around the region.

Any fire using wood is subject to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency burn ban.

Land clearing burning has been permanently banned within King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.

A no-fee residential burning permit is required and is subject to fire services’ burn ban moratorium June 15 through Sept. 30 each year.

For burn ban information contact Puget Sound Clean Air Agency at: 800-595-4341.

For questions on Eastside Fire and Rescue’s annual moratorium contact: 425-313-3200.

Burn permits can now be found and downloaded at: www.eastsidefire-rescue.org.